05 Apr NoSleep Podcast S24E10
It’s Episode 10 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about fledgling fears.
Trigger Warnings
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“Phobia”
Mental illness, child abduction
“Beacons”
Infant abuse, implied domestic abuse, home invasion, assault
“The Death of Joy”
Bullying
“The Legend of Terence Rope”
Mention of bullying, gun violence
“Phobia” by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:03:45)
Produced by Claudius Moore
Cast: Brady – Atticus Jackson, Dr. Oberon – Peter Lewis, Aunt Kelly – Danielle McRae, Father – Graham Rowat
“Beacons” by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 00:46:10)
Produced by Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Ash Millman, May – Erika Sanderson, Mr. Moth – Jake Benson, Officer – Andy Cresswell
“The Death of Joy” by Z.S. Orchid (Story starts around 01:11:00)
Produced by Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – Matthew Bradford, Joy – Kyle Akers, Joy’s Sister – Danielle McRae, Teacher – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Monster – Graham Rowat
“The Legend of Terence Rope” by Luke Pudney (Story starts around 01:30:20)
Produced by Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator – Dan Zappulla, Ethan – James Solis, Jenny – Sarah Ruth Thomas, Travis – Jeff Clement, Teen – Elie Hirschman, Officer – Mike DelGaudio
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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
“The Death of Joy” illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker
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